Animals: Female praying mantises sometimes EAT their males durin…

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Did you know? Female praying mantises sometimes EAT their males during mating — starting with the head. The female can then continue mating with the headless body. Research shows it's actually quite rare in the wild (10-30% of matings) — and gives the female nutrients for her eggs.

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Female praying mantises sometimes EAT their males during mating — starting with the head. The female can then continue mating with the headless body. Research shows it's actually quite rare in the wild (10-30% of matings) — and gives the female nutrients for her eggs.

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